August was world's joint hottest month on record, say climate change scientists
August was the world's joint hottest month ever recorded - at 1.65C above pre-industrial times, according to scientists.
Embattled South East Water abandons bond issue as investors flee sector
One of Britain's most troubled water suppliers has called off plans to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from investors amid the ongoing regulatory and political uncertainty engulfing the industry.
Reform 'very confident' £72m donations were legal - but Rayner warns of 'backdated' action
Reform UK have said they are "very confident" a record £72m in donations made to them over the weekend are "perfectly legal".
Six dead and search under way for 130 missing from Indonesian passenger ship
At least six people have died and 130 people are still missing after a passenger ship in Indonesia carrying more than 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea during bad weather, officials say.
Trump calls for Irish reunification - and claims 'it will happen eventually'
Donald Trump said he would "love to see" a reunified Ireland, claiming "it's going to happen eventually".
Waitrose and John Lewis customers feeling the pinch as partnership records losses of £124m
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has sounded a note of caution over its outlook after surging costs and weaker consumer confidence contributed to deeper half-year losses.
Boris Johnson in Ukraine security scare after train hit by Russian drone
Boris Johnson has been caught up in a security scare in Ukraine after a train behind the one he was travelling in was hit by a Russian drone, reports say.
Police release images of six men after anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth
Police have released images of six men a week after an anti-migrant protest in Portsmouth in which officers were injured and vehicles were damaged.
Anti-migrant demonstrators clash with counter-protesters during march in Portsmouth
There have been scuffles in Portsmouth as anti-migrant protesters chased down anti-racism demonstrators, with police warning that anyone wearing a face covering could be arrested.
Atlantic Ocean has seen no hurricanes so far this season - all due to El Nino
Hurricane season has seen an unusually low number of storms forming over the Atlantic - and it's all because of El Nino.
Veteran industrialist Lovell to chair publicly owned British Steel
The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership.
Andy Burnham eyes expanding support for fan-owned sports clubs
Andy Burnham wants to expand support for fan-owned sports clubs, reviving a policy he helped pioneer under New Labour.
UK weather: Autumn more likely to be wetter than average, with greater risk of floods
The UK will experience a greater risk of flooding and a wetter autumn than average, the Met Office has said.
Anthropic blocks effort to use AI to research potential biological weapons
Anthropic says it has blocked efforts to use its artificial intelligence models to carry out cyber attacks and research which could have led to the creation of biological weapons.
Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms
The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.
First arrest over anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth - as police say anyone wearing masks could be detained
A 42-year-old man has become the first person to be arrested in connection with anti-migration protests in Portsmouth last weekend, with more arrests expected.
Apple has taken its 'biggest gamble in years' - should you?
Apple has taken its "biggest gamble in years" by launching its first-ever flip phone, according to experts at Uswitch.
'I made a promise': Celine Dion moved to tears during Paris comeback concert
Celine Dion was brought to tears as she returned to the stage for the first time in almost six years after revealing she was battling a rare neurological disorder.
Fire ravages historic mill featured in Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey
A former textile mill that featured in TV dramas including Peaky Blinders and Downton Abbey has been devastated by another major fire.
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